Sagrada Familia - Antoni Gaudí

Sagrada Familia is, without a doubt, the most impressive work of Antoni Gaudí's.

Not only it is classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site (like many of his works), it has been proclaimed Basilica (by Pope Benedict XVI).

The architectural project was so massive, it was estimated to require one and a half century to complete its construction. And because the project only commenced in 1882,

you guessed it...

Sagrada Familia is STILL an on-going construction project.

Expected to complete in 2026 (gosh, I would be in my 40s then), it only passed mid-point construction just last year (2010).

Indeed, Sagrada Familiar was Antoni Gaudí magnum opus.

Behind every sculpture, design, carving, tower, arch and pillar, there lies a story worth telling. So it's wise to spend a whole day at the Sagrada Familia when you have the chance to visit this grand temple.

If you're into architectural history and religious culture; rent a recorded audioguide and immerse yourself in the most amazing piece of art in Spain.

I began my tour in the market place (in front of the temple), where the Christmas spirit was roving through the city in hot wave.

Everywhere I turned there was something christmas-y, something red and something jesus christ.

bark for sale, anyone?

If you arrive at the tourist hotspot of Sagrada Familia before 9:30am, you could skip most of the queues that would arrive 2 minutes later and save yourself two hours in the dead cold chills (or hot summer heat, depending on which season you visit) outside the entrance.